Off the Record

A podcast on a variety of topics of interest to attorneys.

The Business Case for Work-Life Balance

Stress affects lawyer judgement, organization, communication skills, and overall focus. Learn about the steps a law firm can take to help their associates manage stress and, as a result, become more effective attorneys.

05-14
24:11

Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Legal Issues of Sports Ownership

Ken Jacobsen, a Temple University Law Professor and co-owner of professional minor league baseball team The Wilmington Blue Rocks, talks about the thrills of ownership and the legal responsibility that goes along with it.

05-10
30:29

National Healthcare Decisions Day 2013: Why Advance Health Care Planning Matters

Learn how you can participate on National Healthcare Decisions Day and advise your clients on advance health care planning.

04-17
11:03

HIPAA After the Omnibus Final Rule

Learn from a legal perspective how the Omnibus Final Rule has strengthened privacy and security protections for health information established under HIPAA.

04-04
20:44

Stress Reduction for Lawyers

The first in a series of podcasts on Work-Life Balance, this episode will provide proven techniques on reducing stress in your daily law practice.

03-21
25:31

Rule 23 - What is the Supreme Court Thinking about Class Action Litigation?

This podcast provides both plaintiff and defense perspectives on the significant recent activity by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding class actions and aggregate litigation.

03-20
33:29

Succeeding Ethically: Building a "Culture of Character" at Your Firm

Success is more than just how much revenue your firm generates - it is also measured by your firm's reputation. This podcast offers a framework for ethical law firm leadership, as well as practical insights into how to build a character of culture at your firm.

12-18
39:18

Accelerating Income into 2012: Navigating Internal Revenue Code Sections 162(m) and 409A

Accelerating income is turning tax planning on its head - delaying deductions and accelerating income into the current year. This podcast summarizes the types of income that can be accelerated into the 2012 calendar year 2012 without running afoul of the restrictions set out in IRS code sections 162(m) and 409A.

12-11
29:55

The Law of the National Football League: Inside the NFL Rules

In Episode 4 of Off The Record, Andrew Brandt and Eric Sable talk about the NFL rules, their history, and some changes that might be on the horizon.

12-07
25:42

Housing Policy and the Next Administration

A discussion from several perspectives of how housing policy might be affected by the next administration – no matter who wins the election.

11-03
55:54

An Unfractured Look at Hydraulic Fracturing

This podcast is a summary of what’s happening right now across the various federal agencies responsible for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing. It provides background on the important multiyear study that the EPA is currently undertaking on the impact of fracturing on drinking water resources. It also touches on regional activities and the uptick in petitions and lawsuits seeking to further encourage regulation of fracturing.

11-02
31:28

Follow the Money: Campaign Finance and Other Legal Issues in the 2012 Election

Citizens United allows corporations to make campaign contributions but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Attorney Ken Gross, of Skadden Arps Meagher and Flom, looks at the internal and external pressures on corporations as well as other financial issues surrounding the 2012 Election.

10-12
29:06

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